Sophomore Summer Business Analyst

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Sophomore Summer Business Analyst Intern to join their dynamic team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work with influential organizations, tackling significant challenges and delivering impactful solutions. You'll engage in a fast-paced learning environment, where mentorship and continuous development are prioritized. By collaborating with diverse colleagues and clients, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that drive long-term change. If you're passionate about consulting and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Mental Health Support

Vision Coverage

Qualifications

• Currently completing the first year of an undergraduate degree.
• Strong communication skills in English, adaptable to different audiences.
• Excellent organizational capabilities to manage tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to client service teams for 8-10 weeks, solving complex challenges.
• Analyze data and conduct research to generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with clients to refine strategies and implement transformations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Time Management

Data Analysis

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning:Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters:From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community:With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits:On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your Impact

Our Sophomore Summer Business Analyst (SSBA) internship is a program with a focus on exposing members of historically underrepresented groups to the management consulting profession, including but not limited to individuals who identify as Black, Hispanic, Latino, and/or part of Indigenous groups in North America.

As a sophomore summer business analyst intern, you will join a client service team for 8-10 weeks, contributing to workstreams to help solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face. And these aren’t just any clients—they're some of the most influential organizations around, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term change. And we’ll rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long-lasting.

You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You’ll be at the heart of the action—helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client’s strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and other McKinsey colleagues, you’ll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients' trust and delivering results that matter.

As you collaborate directly with clients, you’ll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we’ve left, you’ll ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you’ll uphold McKinsey’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.

Your qualifications and skills

• Currently completing, or recently completed, the first year of an undergraduate degree; with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels.
• Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning.
• Ability to create work product-focused materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables.
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment.
• Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times.
• Ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines).